When Jonathan Owens went viral in December 2023 for calling himself “the catch” in his marriage with Simone Biles on The Pivot podcast, the internet was merciless. Social media lit up with criticism, painting the NFL safety as arrogant and tone-deaf. But Biles didn’t stay silent in defending her husband. She addressed the controversy during her April 2024 appearance on Call Her Daddy, and she didn’t hold back. Tearfully, she confessed that the backlash stung, saying, “One night, I broke down… ‘Why are you guys talking about my husband like this?’” It was her moment to stand up for him, and she did. But fast forward to June 2025, and the roles have reversed: now Biles is under fire, and Owens is nowhere to be found.

The backlash this time stems from a heated exchange between Biles and Riley Gaines over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. While Simone Biles later apologized for her tone and remarks, the damage had been done. The pressure got so intense that Biles quietly deleted her X (formerly Twitter) account, a move fans noticed instantly. Yet in all of this, Owens, who once received public support from Biles, has remained completely silent. What makes this silence even louder is Owens’ current spotlight.

Owens recently became the face of GoodSport, a sports drink brand now available in Costco locations across Texas. The promotional clip featuring Owens training in the blistering Texas heat was meant to celebrate his growing profile. But many in the comments weren’t focused on hydration; they were outraged. “@drinkgoodsport won’t be purchasing this product since it’s supporting Simone’s abusive lifestyle towards women,” one user wrote, echoing many sentiments linking Owens’ endorsement with Biles’ controversy. Still, Owens hasn’t responded, not to the backlash, not to the brand association, and not in support of his wife. To many fans, this silence feels jarring.

During the Pivot drama, Biles didn’t just defend Owens; she emotionally took on the world for him. Now, with Biles being branded a “bully” and “toxic,” some expected Owens to publicly back the woman who once shielded him. Instead, his brand deals are growing while her X account vanishes. The silence is strategic, perhaps avoiding adding fuel to the fire, but it’s also deafening, and fans are noticing. At the heart of this moment lies a deeper question: When does silence become complicity?  But was he always silent in this controversy? Let’s know the backstory!

When Simone Biles faced the fire, Jonathan  Owens answered with quiet strength

Support can be loud and messy, or it can be quiet and steady. On June 10, 2025, Jonathan Owens chose the latter. As his wife Simone Biles faced a tidal wave of online backlash over her public exchange with Riley Gaines, Owens let his support shine in the simplest, yet most powerful way: by re-sharing Biles’ apology on his Instagram Story, adding three white heart emojis. No hashtags. No long captions. Just love. The drama unfolded when Biles called out Gaines for her comments targeting a transgender high school athlete, labeling her a “sore loser” and accusing her of bullying.

Biles’ post stirred intense debate online, with many praising her courage while others fiercely pushed back. As the heat grew, Biles returned with grace, posting: “I’ve always believed competitive equity & inclusivity are both essential in sport… it didn’t help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for.” It was a rare, balanced response in a world that often demands extremes. And that’s where Owens stepped in, not with noise, but with presence. On June 10, 2025, his repost wasn’t just a show of solidarity; it was a reminder that backing someone doesn’t always need words. In a time when public feuds become viral sport, the quiet act of lifting your partner speaks volumes. Well, this wasn’t the only time.

Back in August 2024, Jonathan Owens proudly celebrated Simone Biles after she claimed her seventh Olympic gold, sharing heartfelt messages on Instagram that left no doubt about his admiration. In an interview with People magazine that same month, he reaffirmed his commitment to her journey, saying, “I’ll support her one thousand percent” if she decides to compete at the 2028 Olympics. So while Owens may be quiet now, his track record of support speaks volumes and reminds us that silence in the moment doesn’t erase the strength of what’s come before.